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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.03, 718.68 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.03, 718.68 and 170.91 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.03 : 718.68 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.03/718.68 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.03x = 718.68 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.03x = 122,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,830.54/479.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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