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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.81, 719.75 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.81, 719.75 and 191.25 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.81 : 719.75 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.81/719.75 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.81x = 719.75 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.81x = 137,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,652.67/479.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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