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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.46, 719.09 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.46, 719.09 and 154.65 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.46 : 719.09 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.46/719.09 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.46x = 719.09 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.46x = 111,207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,207.27/479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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