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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 719.88 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 719.88 and 191.56 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 719.88 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/719.88 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 719.88 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 137,902.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,902.49/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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