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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.36, 717.66 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.36, 717.66 and 153.73 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.36 : 717.66 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.36/717.66 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.36x = 717.66 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.36x = 110,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,323.50/478.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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