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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.93, 718.83 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.93, 718.83 and 235.94 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.93 : 718.83 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.93/718.83 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.93x = 718.83 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.93x = 169,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,597.16/479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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