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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479, 718.81 and 205.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479, 718.81 and 205.15 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479 : 718.81 = 205.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479/718.81 = 205.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479x = 718.81 × 205.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479x = 147,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,463.87/479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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