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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.96, 719.79 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.96, 719.79 and 150.90 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.96 : 719.79 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.96/719.79 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.96x = 719.79 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.96x = 108,615.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,615.56/479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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