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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.93, 719.89 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.93, 719.89 and 236.93 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.93 : 719.89 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.93/719.89 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.93x = 719.89 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.93x = 170,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,559.35/479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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