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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.11, 718.64 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.11, 718.64 and 154.46 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.11 : 718.64 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.11/718.64 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.11x = 718.64 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.11x = 110,997.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,997.35/479.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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