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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 719.69 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 719.69 and 191.25 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 719.69 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/719.69 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 719.69 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 137,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,639.76/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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