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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.65, 719.52 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.65, 719.52 and 205.69 is: 308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.65 : 719.52 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.65/719.52 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.65x = 719.52 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.65x = 147,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,998.07/479.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.55

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