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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.48, 717.72 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.48, 717.72 and 189.92 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.48 : 717.72 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.48/717.72 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.48x = 717.72 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.48x = 136,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,307.50/478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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