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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.46, 717.75 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.46, 717.75 and 153.78 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.46 : 717.75 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.46/717.75 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.46x = 717.75 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.46x = 110,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,375.60/478.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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