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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.72, 719.51 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.72, 719.51 and 187.09 is: 280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.72 : 719.51 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.72/719.51 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.72x = 719.51 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.72x = 134,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,613.59/479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.61

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