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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 718.89 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 718.89 and 236.04 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 718.89 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/718.89 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 718.89 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 169,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,686.80/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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