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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.67, 716.29 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.67, 716.29 and 189.04 is: 283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.67 : 716.29 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.67/716.29 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.67x = 716.29 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.67x = 135,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,407.46/477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.47

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