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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.58, 719.45 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.58, 719.45 and 236.09 is: 354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.58 : 719.45 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.58/719.45 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.58x = 719.45 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.58x = 169,850.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,850.17/479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.16

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