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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.41, 717.71 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.41, 717.71 and 153.75 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.41 : 717.71 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.41/717.71 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.41x = 717.71 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.41x = 110,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,347.14/478.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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