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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.84, 719.85 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.84, 719.85 and 171.74 is: 257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.84 : 719.85 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.84/719.85 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.84x = 719.85 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.84x = 123,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,623.44/479.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.64

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