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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 719.62 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 719.62 and 155.03 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 719.62 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/719.62 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 719.62 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 111,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,558.70/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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