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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 718.47 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 718.47 and 190.42 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 718.47 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/718.47 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 718.47 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 136,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,807.47/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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