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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.61, 719.45 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.61, 719.45 and 171.51 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.61 : 719.45 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.61/719.45 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.61x = 719.45 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.61x = 123,392.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,392.87/479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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