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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.48, 718.68 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.48, 718.68 and 190.76 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.48 : 718.68 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.48/718.68 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.48x = 718.68 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.48x = 137,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,095.40/479.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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