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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 718.94 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 718.94 and 235.68 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 718.94 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/718.94 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 718.94 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 169,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,439.78/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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