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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.01, 718.56 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.01, 718.56 and 205.14 is: 307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.01 : 718.56 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.01/718.56 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.01x = 718.56 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.01x = 147,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,405.40/479.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.73

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