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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.66, 717.45 and 234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.66, 717.45 and 234.67 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.66 : 717.45 = 234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.66/717.45 = 234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.66x = 717.45 × 234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.66x = 168,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,363.99/478.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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