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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.30, 718.92 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.30, 718.92 and 171.09 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.30 : 718.92 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.30/718.92 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.30x = 718.92 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.30x = 123,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,000.02/479.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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