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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.80, 717.73 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.80, 717.73 and 235.67 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.80 : 717.73 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.80/717.73 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.80x = 717.73 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.80x = 169,143.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,143.25/478.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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