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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.82, 718.50 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.82, 718.50 and 235.58 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.82 : 718.50 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.82/718.50 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.82x = 718.50 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.82x = 169,264.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,264.23/478.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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