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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 718.48 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 718.48 and 190.48 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 718.48 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/718.48 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 718.48 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 136,856.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,856.07/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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