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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.34, 718.41 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.34, 718.41 and 205.11 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.34 : 718.41 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.34/718.41 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.34x = 718.41 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.34x = 147,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,350.38/479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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