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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.38, 719.34 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.38, 719.34 and 235.94 is: 354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.38 : 719.34 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.38/719.34 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.38x = 719.34 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.38x = 169,721.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,721.08/479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.04

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