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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.59, 719.20 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.59, 719.20 and 187.05 is: 280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.59 : 719.20 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.59/719.20 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.59x = 719.20 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.59x = 134,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,524.09/479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.50

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