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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.59, 719.39 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.59, 719.39 and 219.58 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.59 : 719.39 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.59/719.39 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.59x = 719.39 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.59x = 157,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,963.66/479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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