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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.35, 717.48 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.35, 717.48 and 136.35 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.35 : 717.48 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.35/717.48 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.35x = 717.48 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.35x = 97,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,828.40/478.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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