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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.12, 717.53 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.12, 717.53 and 189.64 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.12 : 717.53 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.12/717.53 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.12x = 717.53 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.12x = 136,072.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,072.39/478.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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