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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.62, 719.88 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.62, 719.88 and 191.08 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.62 : 719.88 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.62/719.88 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.62x = 719.88 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.62x = 137,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,554.67/479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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