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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.09, 718.66 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.09, 718.66 and 150.09 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.09 : 718.66 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.09/718.66 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.09x = 718.66 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.09x = 107,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,864.24/479.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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