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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 716.79 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 716.79 and 189.09 is: 283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 716.79 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/716.79 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 716.79 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 135,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,537.82/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.75

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