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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.88, 719.89 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.88, 719.89 and 187.32 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.88 : 719.89 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.88/719.89 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.88x = 719.89 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.88x = 134,852.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,852.03/479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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