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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.47, 719.14 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.47, 719.14 and 171.24 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.47 : 719.14 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.47/719.14 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.47x = 719.14 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.47x = 123,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,145.53/479.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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