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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 717.63 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 717.63 and 235.45 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 717.63 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/717.63 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 717.63 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 168,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,965.98/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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