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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.43, 719.22 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.43, 719.22 and 171.20 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.43 : 719.22 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.43/719.22 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.43x = 719.22 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.43x = 123,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,128.67/479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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