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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 716.40 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 716.40 and 189 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 716.40 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/716.40 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 716.40 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 135,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,399.60/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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