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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.51, 719.31 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.51, 719.31 and 171.54 is: 257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.51 : 719.31 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.51/719.31 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.51x = 719.31 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.51x = 123,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,390.44/479.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.33

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