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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 716.54 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 716.54 and 189.09 is: 283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 716.54 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/716.54 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 716.54 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 135,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,489.60/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.67

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