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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.89, 718.41 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.89, 718.41 and 190.32 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.89 : 718.41 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.89/718.41 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.89x = 718.41 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.89x = 136,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,727.79/478.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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