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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.48, 717.64 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.48, 717.64 and 153.88 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.48 : 717.64 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.48/717.64 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.48x = 717.64 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.48x = 110,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,430.44/478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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