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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 716.94 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 716.94 and 189.66 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 716.94 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/716.94 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 716.94 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 135,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,974.84/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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