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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.83, 719.41 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.83, 719.41 and 205.84 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.83 : 719.41 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.83/719.41 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.83x = 719.41 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.83x = 148,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,083.35/479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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