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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.33, 718.47 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.33, 718.47 and 205.28 is: 307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.33 : 718.47 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.33/718.47 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.33x = 718.47 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.33x = 147,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,483.93/479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.69

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