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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.42, 717.63 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.42, 717.63 and 153.82 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.42 : 717.63 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.42/717.63 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.42x = 717.63 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.42x = 110,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,382.26/478.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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