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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.13, 718.33 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.13, 718.33 and 235.53 is: 353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.13 : 718.33 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.13/718.33 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.13x = 718.33 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.13x = 169,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,188.26/479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.12

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