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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.91, 716.75 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.91, 716.75 and 189.19 is: 283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.91 : 716.75 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.91/716.75 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.91x = 716.75 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.91x = 135,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,600.99/477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.74

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