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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 717.96 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 717.96 and 153.92 is: 230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 717.96 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/717.96 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 717.96 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 110,508.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,508.40/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.84

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