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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.32, 719.12 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.32, 719.12 and 235.86 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.32 : 719.12 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.32/719.12 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.32x = 719.12 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.32x = 169,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,611.64/479.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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