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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.94, 718.41 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.94, 718.41 and 154.58 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.94 : 718.41 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.94/718.41 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.94x = 718.41 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.94x = 111,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,051.82/478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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