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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.41, 717.55 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.41, 717.55 and 153.74 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.41 : 717.55 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.41/717.55 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.41x = 717.55 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.41x = 110,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,312.16/478.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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