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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 717.12 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 717.12 and 189.24 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 717.12 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/717.12 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 717.12 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 135,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,707.79/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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