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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.32, 719.09 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.32, 719.09 and 205.26 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.32 : 719.09 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.32/719.09 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.32x = 719.09 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.32x = 147,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,599.77/479.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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