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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.81, 719.57 and 171.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.81, 719.57 and 171.63 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.81 : 719.57 = 171.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.81/719.57 = 171.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.81x = 719.57 × 171.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.81x = 123,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,498.94/479.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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