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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.70, 717.58 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.70, 717.58 and 153.84 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.70 : 717.58 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.70/717.58 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.70x = 717.58 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.70x = 110,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,391.74/478.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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