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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.25, 718.62 and 186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.25, 718.62 and 186.85 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.25 : 718.62 = 186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.25/718.62 = 186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.25x = 718.62 × 186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.25x = 134,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,274.15/479.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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