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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 717.51 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 717.51 and 234.69 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 717.51 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/717.51 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 717.51 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 168,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,392.42/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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