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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.44, 719.88 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.44, 719.88 and 191.44 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.44 : 719.88 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.44/719.88 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.44x = 719.88 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.44x = 137,813.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,813.83/479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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