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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.40, 719.07 and 154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.40, 719.07 and 154.74 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.40 : 719.07 = 154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.40/719.07 = 154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.40x = 719.07 × 154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.40x = 111,268.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,268.89/479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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