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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.45, 717.77 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.45, 717.77 and 153.80 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.45 : 717.77 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.45/717.77 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.45x = 717.77 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.45x = 110,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,395.20/478.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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