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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.82, 718.20 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.82, 718.20 and 190.28 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.82 : 718.20 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.82/718.20 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.82x = 718.20 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.82x = 136,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,659.10/478.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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