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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 719.51 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 719.51 and 191.11 is: 286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 719.51 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/719.51 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 719.51 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 137,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,504.69/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.66

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