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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.40, 717.69 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.40, 717.69 and 153.80 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.40 : 717.69 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.40/717.69 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.40x = 717.69 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.40x = 110,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,380.72/478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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