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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.56, 717.60 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.56, 717.60 and 190.08 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.56 : 717.60 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.56/717.60 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.56x = 717.60 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.56x = 136,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,401.41/478.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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