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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.77, 719.66 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.77, 719.66 and 155.14 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.77 : 719.66 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.77/719.66 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.77x = 719.66 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.77x = 111,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,645.48/479.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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