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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.53, 717.93 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.53, 717.93 and 153.90 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.53 : 717.93 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.53/717.93 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.53x = 717.93 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.53x = 110,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,489.43/478.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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