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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.26, 718.80 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.26, 718.80 and 154.72 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.26 : 718.80 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.26/718.80 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.26x = 718.80 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.26x = 111,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,212.74/479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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