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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.71, 719.67 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.71, 719.67 and 171.61 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.71 : 719.67 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.71/719.67 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.71x = 719.67 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.71x = 123,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,502.57/479.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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