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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.62, 718.20 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.62, 718.20 and 235.17 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.62 : 718.20 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.62/718.20 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.62x = 718.20 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.62x = 168,899.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,899.09/478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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