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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 716.40 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 716.40 and 189.52 is: 284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 716.40 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/716.40 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 716.40 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 135,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,772.13/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.09

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