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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.82, 716.70 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.82, 716.70 and 189.05 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.82 : 716.70 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.82/716.70 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.82x = 716.70 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.82x = 135,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,492.14/477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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