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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.06, 717.89 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.06, 717.89 and 235.76 is: 353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.06 : 717.89 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.06/717.89 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.06x = 717.89 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.06x = 169,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,252.13/479.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.30

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