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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.12, 718.77 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.12, 718.77 and 170.99 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.12 : 718.77 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.12/718.77 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.12x = 718.77 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.12x = 122,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,906.27/479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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