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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.05, 718.67 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.05, 718.67 and 154.41 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.05 : 718.67 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.05/718.67 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.05x = 718.67 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.05x = 110,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,967.53/479.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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