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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.36, 719.12 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.36, 719.12 and 171.39 is: 257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.36 : 719.12 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.36/719.12 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.36x = 719.12 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.36x = 123,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,249.98/479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.11

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