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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.22, 718.91 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.22, 718.91 and 171.11 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.22 : 718.91 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.22/718.91 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.22x = 718.91 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.22x = 123,012.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,012.69/479.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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