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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.68, 719.34 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.68, 719.34 and 171.48 is: 257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.68 : 719.34 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.68/719.34 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.68x = 719.34 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.68x = 123,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,349.73/479.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.15

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