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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.26, 718.90 and 205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.26, 718.90 and 205.33 is: 308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.26 : 718.90 = 205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.26/718.90 = 205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.26x = 718.90 × 205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.26x = 147,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,612.76/479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.00

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