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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 718.52 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 718.52 and 137.04 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 718.52 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/718.52 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 718.52 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 98,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,465.98/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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