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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.76, 719.70 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.76, 719.70 and 187.20 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.76 : 719.70 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.76/719.70 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.76x = 719.70 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.76x = 134,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,727.84/479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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