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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.75, 719.73 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.75, 719.73 and 171.62 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.75 : 719.73 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.75/719.73 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.75x = 719.73 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.75x = 123,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,520.06/479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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