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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.58, 717.98 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.58, 717.98 and 153.95 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.58 : 717.98 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.58/717.98 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.58x = 717.98 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.58x = 110,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,528.66/478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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