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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.58, 716.78 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.58, 716.78 and 234.56 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.58 : 716.78 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.58/716.78 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.58x = 716.78 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.58x = 168,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,130.30/478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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