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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 719.38 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 719.38 and 171.43 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 719.38 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/719.38 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 719.38 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 123,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,325.78/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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