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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.87, 718.44 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.87, 718.44 and 154.24 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.87 : 718.44 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.87/718.44 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.87x = 718.44 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.87x = 110,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,808.59/478.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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