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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.06, 718.44 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.06, 718.44 and 186.54 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.06 : 718.44 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.06/718.44 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.06x = 718.44 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.06x = 134,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,017.80/479.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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