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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 719.99 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 719.99 and 235.78 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 719.99 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/719.99 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 719.99 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 169,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,759.38/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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