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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.25, 718.49 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.25, 718.49 and 205.47 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.25 : 718.49 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.25/718.49 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.25x = 718.49 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.25x = 147,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,628.65/479.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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