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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.79, 713.70 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.79, 713.70 and 151.16 is: 226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.79 : 713.70 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.79/713.70 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.79x = 713.70 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.79x = 107,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,882.89/475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.74

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