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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.70, 719.15 and 205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.70, 719.15 and 205.65 is: 308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.70 : 719.15 = 205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.70/719.15 = 205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.70x = 719.15 × 205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.70x = 147,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,892.17/479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.30

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