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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.73, 717.69 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.73, 717.69 and 186.13 is: 279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.73 : 717.69 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.73/717.69 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.73x = 717.69 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.73x = 133,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,583.64/478.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.04

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