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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.74, 717.72 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.74, 717.72 and 235.14 is: 352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.74 : 717.72 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.74/717.72 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.74x = 717.72 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.74x = 168,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,764.68/478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.52

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