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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 719.97 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 719.97 and 155.37 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 719.97 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/719.97 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 719.97 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 111,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,861.74/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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