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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 718.38 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 718.38 and 154.35 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 718.38 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/718.38 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 718.38 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 110,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,881.95/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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