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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.55, 719.58 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.55, 719.58 and 205.64 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.55 : 719.58 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.55/719.58 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.55x = 719.58 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.55x = 147,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,974.30/479.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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