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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.86, 717.84 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.86, 717.84 and 235.26 is: 352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.86 : 717.84 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.86/717.84 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.86x = 717.84 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.86x = 168,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,879.04/478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.67

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