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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.95, 718.44 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.95, 718.44 and 154.32 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.95 : 718.44 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.95/718.44 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.95x = 718.44 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.95x = 110,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,869.66/478.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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