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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.24, 718.77 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.24, 718.77 and 186.87 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.24 : 718.77 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.24/718.77 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.24x = 718.77 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.24x = 134,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,316.55/479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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