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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.10, 718.65 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.10, 718.65 and 171.03 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.10 : 718.65 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.10/718.65 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.10x = 718.65 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.10x = 122,910.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,910.71/479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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