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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.05, 718.80 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.05, 718.80 and 235.75 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.05 : 718.80 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.05/718.80 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.05x = 718.80 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.05x = 169,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,457.10/479.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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