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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.49, 717.61 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.49, 717.61 and 149.34 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.49 : 717.61 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.49/717.61 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.49x = 717.61 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.49x = 107,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,167.88/478.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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