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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.19, 718.80 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.19, 718.80 and 171.05 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.19 : 718.80 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.19/718.80 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.19x = 718.80 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.19x = 122,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,950.74/479.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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