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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.89, 718.38 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.89, 718.38 and 190.17 is: 285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.89 : 718.38 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.89/718.38 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.89x = 718.38 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.89x = 136,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,614.32/478.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.27

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