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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.68, 717.86 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.68, 717.86 and 235.37 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.68 : 717.86 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.68/717.86 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.68x = 717.86 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.68x = 168,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,965.09/478.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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