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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.68, 719.59 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.68, 719.59 and 171.46 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.68 : 719.59 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.68/719.59 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.68x = 719.59 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.68x = 123,378.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,378.67/479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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