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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.11, 718.63 and 154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.11, 718.63 and 154.39 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.11 : 718.63 = 154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.11/718.63 = 154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.11x = 718.63 × 154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.11x = 110,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,949.29/479.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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