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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.34, 717.54 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.34, 717.54 and 153.71 is: 230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.34 : 717.54 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.34/717.54 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.34x = 717.54 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.34x = 110,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,293.07/478.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.57

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