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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 714.86 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 714.86 and 322.77 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 714.86 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/714.86 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 714.86 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 230,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,733.75/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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