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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.90, 718.44 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.90, 718.44 and 190.54 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.90 : 718.44 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.90/718.44 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.90x = 718.44 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.90x = 136,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,891.56/478.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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