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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.53, 718.75 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.53, 718.75 and 190.63 is: 285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.53 : 718.75 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.53/718.75 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.53x = 718.75 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.53x = 137,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,015.31/479.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.73

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