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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 719.79 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 719.79 and 171.77 is: 257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 719.79 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/719.79 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 719.79 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 123,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,638.13/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.54

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