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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.26, 718.65 and 205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.26, 718.65 and 205.19 is: 307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.26 : 718.65 = 205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.26/718.65 = 205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.26x = 718.65 × 205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.26x = 147,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,459.79/479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.68

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