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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.74, 719.88 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.74, 719.88 and 206.10 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.74 : 719.88 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.74/719.88 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.74x = 719.88 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.74x = 148,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,367.27/479.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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