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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 718.47 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 718.47 and 170.84 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 718.47 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/718.47 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 718.47 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 122,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,745.21/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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