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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.94, 719.87 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.94, 719.87 and 191.39 is: 287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.94 : 719.87 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.94/719.87 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.94x = 719.87 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.94x = 137,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,771.36/479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.06

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