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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.52, 719.48 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.52, 719.48 and 235.92 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.52 : 719.48 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.52/719.48 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.52x = 719.48 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.52x = 169,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,739.72/479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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