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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.68, 719.64 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.68, 719.64 and 205.84 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.68 : 719.64 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.68/719.64 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.68x = 719.64 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.68x = 148,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,130.70/479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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