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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.38, 718.96 and 186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.38, 718.96 and 186.89 is: 280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.38 : 718.96 = 186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.38/718.96 = 186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.38x = 718.96 × 186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.38x = 134,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,365.27/479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.29

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