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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.56, 716.38 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.56, 716.38 and 189 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.56 : 716.38 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.56/716.38 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.56x = 716.38 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.56x = 135,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,395.35/477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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