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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.47, 719.09 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.47, 719.09 and 171.34 is: 256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.47 : 719.09 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.47/719.09 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.47x = 719.09 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.47x = 123,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,209.18/479.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.97

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