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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.21, 718.92 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.21, 718.92 and 190.64 is: 286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.21 : 718.92 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.21/718.92 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.21x = 718.92 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.21x = 137,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,054.91/479.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.00

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