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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 720 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 720 and 191.32 is: 287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 720 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/720 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 720 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 137,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,750.40/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.03

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