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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.49, 718.29 and 235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.49, 718.29 and 235.29 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.49 : 718.29 = 235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.49/718.29 = 235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.49x = 718.29 × 235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.49x = 169,006.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,006.45/479.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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