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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 719.75 and 150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 719.75 and 150.82 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 719.75 = 150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/719.75 = 150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 719.75 × 150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 108,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,551.27/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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