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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.31, 719.01 and 205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.31, 719.01 and 205.49 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.31 : 719.01 = 205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.31/719.01 = 205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.31x = 719.01 × 205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.31x = 147,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,745.77/479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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