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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.27, 718.49 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.27, 718.49 and 190.52 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.27 : 718.49 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.27/718.49 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.27x = 718.49 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.27x = 136,886.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,886.71/479.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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