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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.99, 717.54 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.99, 717.54 and 234.79 is: 351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.99 : 717.54 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.99/717.54 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.99x = 717.54 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.99x = 168,471.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,471.22/478.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.72

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