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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.46, 718.57 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.46, 718.57 and 219.42 is: 328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.46 : 718.57 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.46/718.57 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.46x = 718.57 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.46x = 157,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,668.90/479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.84

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