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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.28, 718.92 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.28, 718.92 and 235.47 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.28 : 718.92 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.28/718.92 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.28x = 718.92 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.28x = 169,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,284.09/479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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