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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.32, 718.51 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.32, 718.51 and 154.47 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.32 : 718.51 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.32/718.51 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.32x = 718.51 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.32x = 110,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,988.24/479.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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