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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 718.67 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 718.67 and 186.68 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 718.67 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/718.67 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 718.67 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 134,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,161.32/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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