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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 718.90 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 718.90 and 205.32 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 718.90 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/718.90 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 718.90 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 147,604.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,604.55/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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