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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.91, 719.94 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.91, 719.94 and 236.45 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.91 : 719.94 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.91/719.94 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.91x = 719.94 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.91x = 170,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,228.63/479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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