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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.17, 719.09 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.17, 719.09 and 171.02 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.17 : 719.09 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.17/719.09 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.17x = 719.09 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.17x = 122,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,979.30/479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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