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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 718.60 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 718.60 and 235.46 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 718.60 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/718.60 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 718.60 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 169,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,201.56/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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