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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.01, 718.53 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.01, 718.53 and 154.41 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.01 : 718.53 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.01/718.53 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.01x = 718.53 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.01x = 110,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,948.22/479.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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