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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.61, 718.03 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.61, 718.03 and 149.54 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.61 : 718.03 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.61/718.03 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.61x = 718.03 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.61x = 107,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,374.21/478.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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