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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.06, 718.72 and 137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.06, 718.72 and 137.06 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.06 : 718.72 = 137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.06/718.72 = 137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.06x = 718.72 × 137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.06x = 98,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,509.22/479.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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