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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.96, 718.48 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.96, 718.48 and 235.60 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.96 : 718.48 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.96/718.48 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.96x = 718.48 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.96x = 169,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,273.89/478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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