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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.63, 719.39 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.63, 719.39 and 155.00 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.63 : 719.39 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.63/719.39 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.63x = 719.39 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.63x = 111,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,507.64/479.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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