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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 719.58 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 719.58 and 191.02 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 719.58 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/719.58 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 719.58 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 137,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,454.17/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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