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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.66, 719.51 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.66, 719.51 and 205.61 is: 308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.66 : 719.51 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.66/719.51 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.66x = 719.51 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.66x = 147,933.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,933.83/479.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.42

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