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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.61, 719.42 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.61, 719.42 and 150.55 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.61 : 719.42 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.61/719.42 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.61x = 719.42 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.61x = 108,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,306.13/479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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