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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.52, 718.26 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.52, 718.26 and 235.32 is: 352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.52 : 718.26 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.52/718.26 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.52x = 718.26 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.52x = 169,020.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,020.94/479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.48

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