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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 717.90 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 717.90 and 190.52 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 717.90 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/717.90 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 717.90 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 136,774.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,774.31/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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