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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.60, 719.27 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.60, 719.27 and 150.47 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.60 : 719.27 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.60/719.27 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.60x = 719.27 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.60x = 108,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,227.80/479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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