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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.50, 719.10 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.50, 719.10 and 171.31 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.50 : 719.10 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.50/719.10 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.50x = 719.10 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.50x = 123,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,189.02/479.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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