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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.49, 717.71 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.49, 717.71 and 234.94 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.49 : 717.71 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.49/717.71 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.49x = 717.71 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.49x = 168,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,617.58/478.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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