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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.28, 718.56 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.28, 718.56 and 235.92 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.28 : 718.56 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.28/718.56 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.28x = 718.56 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.28x = 169,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,522.68/479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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