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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.63, 717.59 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.63, 717.59 and 235.03 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.63 : 717.59 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.63/717.59 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.63x = 717.59 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.63x = 168,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,654.00/478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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