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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.41, 717.72 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.41, 717.72 and 153.77 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.41 : 717.72 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.41/717.72 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.41x = 717.72 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.41x = 110,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,366.78/478.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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