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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.19, 718.50 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.19, 718.50 and 235.41 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.19 : 718.50 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.19/718.50 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.19x = 718.50 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.19x = 169,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,142.09/479.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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