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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.27, 716.99 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.27, 716.99 and 189.52 is: 284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.27 : 716.99 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.27/716.99 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.27x = 716.99 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.27x = 135,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,883.94/478.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.12

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