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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.62, 717.50 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.62, 717.50 and 231.69 is: 347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.62 : 717.50 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.62/717.50 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.62x = 717.50 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.62x = 166,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,235.12/478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.32

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