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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.54, 719.24 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.54, 719.24 and 150.40 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.54 : 719.24 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.54/719.24 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.54x = 719.24 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.54x = 108,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,173.84/479.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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