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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.68, 719.48 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.68, 719.48 and 205.76 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.68 : 719.48 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.68/719.48 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.68x = 719.48 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.68x = 148,040.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,040.20/479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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