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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.03, 718.49 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.03, 718.49 and 205.07 is: 307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.03 : 718.49 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.03/718.49 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.03x = 718.49 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.03x = 147,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,336.13/479.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.58

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