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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 719.58 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 719.58 and 171.51 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 719.58 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/719.58 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 719.58 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 123,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,415.17/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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