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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.59, 717.79 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.59, 717.79 and 235.05 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.59 : 717.79 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.59/717.79 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.59x = 717.79 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.59x = 168,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,716.54/478.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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