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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.45, 718.95 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.45, 718.95 and 150.30 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.45 : 718.95 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.45/718.95 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.45x = 718.95 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.45x = 108,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,058.19/479.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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