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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 719.99 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 719.99 and 155.27 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 719.99 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/719.99 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 719.99 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 111,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,792.85/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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