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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.75, 720.08 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.75, 720.08 and 219.89 is: 330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.75 : 720.08 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.75/720.08 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.75x = 720.08 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.75x = 158,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,337.29/479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.04

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