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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.69, 717.33 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.69, 717.33 and 235.38 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.69 : 717.33 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.69/717.33 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.69x = 717.33 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.69x = 168,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,848.71/478.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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