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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.43, 717.78 and 190.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.43, 717.78 and 190.07 is: 285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.43 : 717.78 = 190.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.43/717.78 = 190.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.43x = 717.78 × 190.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.43x = 136,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,430.95/478.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.16

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