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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.27, 718.68 and 186.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.27, 718.68 and 186.91 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.27 : 718.68 = 186.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.27/718.68 = 186.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.27x = 718.68 × 186.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.27x = 134,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,328.48/479.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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