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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 719.94 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 719.94 and 155.29 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 719.94 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/719.94 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 719.94 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 111,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,799.48/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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