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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.16, 718.13 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.16, 718.13 and 204.92 is: 307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.16 : 718.13 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.16/718.13 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.16x = 718.13 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.16x = 147,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,162.15/479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.13

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