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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.50, 718.44 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.50, 718.44 and 235.69 is: 353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.50 : 718.44 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.50/718.44 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.50x = 718.44 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.50x = 169,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,329.12/479.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.14

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