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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 718.26 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 718.26 and 190.36 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 718.26 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/718.26 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 718.26 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 136,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,727.97/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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