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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.01, 718.92 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.01, 718.92 and 235.74 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.01 : 718.92 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.01/718.92 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.01x = 718.92 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.01x = 169,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,478.20/479.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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