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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 719.50 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 719.50 and 155.06 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 719.50 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/719.50 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 719.50 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 111,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,565.67/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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