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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.34, 718.89 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.34, 718.89 and 154.73 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.34 : 718.89 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.34/718.89 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.34x = 718.89 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.34x = 111,230.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,230.26/479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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