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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.06, 719.91 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.06, 719.91 and 171.83 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.06 : 719.91 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.06/719.91 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.06x = 719.91 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.06x = 123,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,698.54/480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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