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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.01, 718.67 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.01, 718.67 and 170.86 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.01 : 718.67 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.01/718.67 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.01x = 718.67 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.01x = 122,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,791.93/479.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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