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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.82, 719.56 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.82, 719.56 and 187.28 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.82 : 719.56 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.82/719.56 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.82x = 719.56 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.82x = 134,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,759.20/479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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