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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.87, 719.77 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.87, 719.77 and 187.31 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.87 : 719.77 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.87/719.77 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.87x = 719.77 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.87x = 134,821.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,821.45/479.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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