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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 718.47 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 718.47 and 154.38 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 718.47 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/718.47 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 718.47 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 110,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,917.40/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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