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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.93, 719.62 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.93, 719.62 and 205.88 is: 308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.93 : 719.62 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.93/719.62 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.93x = 719.62 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.93x = 148,151.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,151.25/479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.70

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