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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.96, 719.60 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.96, 719.60 and 187.23 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.96 : 719.60 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.96/719.60 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.96x = 719.60 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.96x = 134,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,729.77/479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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