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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 717.06 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 717.06 and 189.48 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 717.06 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/717.06 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 717.06 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 135,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,868.53/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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