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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.33, 718.99 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.33, 718.99 and 235.79 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.33 : 718.99 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.33/718.99 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.33x = 718.99 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.33x = 169,526.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,526.47/479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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