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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.85, 719.59 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.85, 719.59 and 155.13 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.85 : 719.59 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.85/719.59 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.85x = 719.59 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.85x = 111,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,630.00/479.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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