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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.52, 719.64 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.52, 719.64 and 235.98 is: 354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.52 : 719.64 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.52/719.64 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.52x = 719.64 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.52x = 169,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,820.65/479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.15

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