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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.72, 718.99 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.72, 718.99 and 219.46 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.72 : 718.99 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.72/718.99 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.72x = 718.99 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.72x = 157,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,789.78/479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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