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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.13, 717.31 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.13, 717.31 and 149.05 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.13 : 717.31 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.13/717.31 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.13x = 717.31 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.13x = 106,911.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,911.47/478.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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