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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.61, 717.99 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.61, 717.99 and 235.16 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.61 : 717.99 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.61/717.99 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.61x = 717.99 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.61x = 168,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,838.94/478.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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