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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.91, 718.35 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.91, 718.35 and 154.27 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.91 : 718.35 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.91/718.35 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.91x = 718.35 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.91x = 110,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,819.85/478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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