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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.59, 718.77 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.59, 718.77 and 236.19 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.59 : 718.77 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.59/718.77 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.59x = 718.77 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.59x = 169,766.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,766.29/479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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