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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.99, 719.04 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.99, 719.04 and 235.78 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.99 : 719.04 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.99/719.04 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.99x = 719.04 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.99x = 169,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,535.25/479.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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