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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.58, 716.43 and 188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.58, 716.43 and 188.86 is: 283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.58 : 716.43 = 188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.58/716.43 = 188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.58x = 716.43 × 188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.58x = 135,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,304.97/477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.31

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