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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.83, 718.10 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.83, 718.10 and 154.13 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.83 : 718.10 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.83/718.10 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.83x = 718.10 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.83x = 110,676.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,676.39/478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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