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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.35, 719.16 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.35, 719.16 and 186.94 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.35 : 719.16 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.35/719.16 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.35x = 719.16 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.35x = 134,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,439.77/479.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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