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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.62, 717.96 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.62, 717.96 and 190.26 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.62 : 717.96 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.62/717.96 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.62x = 717.96 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.62x = 136,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,599.07/478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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