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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 718.14 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 718.14 and 154 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 718.14 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/718.14 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 718.14 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 110,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,592.79/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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