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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.62, 719.51 and 219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.62, 719.51 and 219.71 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.62 : 719.51 = 219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.62/719.51 = 219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.62x = 719.51 × 219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.62x = 158,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,084.24/479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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