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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.67, 718.08 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.67, 718.08 and 154.07 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.67 : 718.08 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.67/718.08 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.67x = 718.08 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.67x = 110,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,634.59/478.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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