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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.94, 720.66 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.94, 720.66 and 191.94 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.94 : 720.66 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.94/720.66 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.94x = 720.66 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.94x = 138,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,323.48/479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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