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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 717.80 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 717.80 and 154.04 is: 230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 717.80 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/717.80 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 717.80 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 110,565.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,565.55/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.97

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