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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.96, 720.12 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.96, 720.12 and 191.60 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.96 : 720.12 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.96/720.12 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.96x = 720.12 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.96x = 137,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,974.99/479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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