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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.22, 718.83 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.22, 718.83 and 171.08 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.22 : 718.83 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.22/718.83 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.22x = 718.83 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.22x = 122,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,975.90/479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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