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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.04, 715.74 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.04, 715.74 and 188.68 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.04 : 715.74 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.04/715.74 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.04x = 715.74 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.04x = 135,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,045.82/477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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