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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.95, 719.45 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.95, 719.45 and 155.09 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.95 : 719.45 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.95/719.45 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.95x = 719.45 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.95x = 111,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,579.50/479.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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