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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.57, 719.32 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.57, 719.32 and 150.50 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.57 : 719.32 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.57/719.32 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.57x = 719.32 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.57x = 108,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,257.66/479.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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