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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.30, 718.59 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.30, 718.59 and 190.94 is: 286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.30 : 718.59 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.30/718.59 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.30x = 718.59 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.30x = 137,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,207.57/479.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.27

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