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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.35, 719.16 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.35, 719.16 and 171.16 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.35 : 719.16 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.35/719.16 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.35x = 719.16 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.35x = 123,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,089.95/479.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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