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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.46, 719.25 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.46, 719.25 and 235.98 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.46 : 719.25 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.46/719.25 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.46x = 719.25 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.46x = 169,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,728.62/479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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