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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.18, 718.91 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.18, 718.91 and 190.82 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.18 : 718.91 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.18/718.91 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.18x = 718.91 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.18x = 137,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,183.96/479.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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