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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 718.30 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 718.30 and 235.28 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 718.30 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/718.30 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 718.30 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 169,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,001.62/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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