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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.53, 718.34 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.53, 718.34 and 190.17 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.53 : 718.34 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.53/718.34 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.53x = 718.34 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.53x = 136,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,605.77/478.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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