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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.58, 717.73 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.58, 717.73 and 235.31 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.58 : 717.73 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.58/717.73 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.58x = 717.73 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.58x = 168,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,884.87/478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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