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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.03, 718.53 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.03, 718.53 and 154.46 is: 231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.03 : 718.53 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.03/718.53 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.03x = 718.53 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.03x = 110,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,984.14/479.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.69

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