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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.98, 720.02 and 171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.98, 720.02 and 171.87 is: 257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.98 : 720.02 = 171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.98/720.02 = 171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.98x = 720.02 × 171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.98x = 123,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,745.38/479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.81

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