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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.57, 714.93 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.57, 714.93 and 147.54 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.57 : 714.93 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.57/714.93 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.57x = 714.93 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.57x = 105,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,478.88/476.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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