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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.13, 718.80 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.13, 718.80 and 190.56 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.13 : 718.80 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.13/718.80 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.13x = 718.80 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.13x = 136,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,974.53/479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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