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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.18, 718.44 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.18, 718.44 and 154.64 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.18 : 718.44 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.18/718.44 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.18x = 718.44 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.18x = 111,099.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,099.56/479.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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