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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.86, 719.90 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.86, 719.90 and 150.77 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.86 : 719.90 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.86/719.90 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.86x = 719.90 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.86x = 108,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,539.32/479.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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