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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 717.98 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 717.98 and 235.17 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 717.98 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/717.98 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 717.98 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 168,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,847.36/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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