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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.62, 716.78 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.62, 716.78 and 189.14 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.62 : 716.78 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.62/716.78 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.62x = 716.78 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.62x = 135,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,571.77/477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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