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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.46, 718.58 and 219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.46, 718.58 and 219.45 is: 328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.46 : 718.58 = 219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.46/718.58 = 219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.46x = 718.58 × 219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.46x = 157,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,692.38/479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.90

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