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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.19, 719.45 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.19, 719.45 and 248.24 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.19 : 719.45 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.19/719.45 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.19x = 719.45 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.19x = 178,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,597.76/479.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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