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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 717.96 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 717.96 and 235.44 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 717.96 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/717.96 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 717.96 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 169,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,036.50/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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