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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.62, 714.92 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.62, 714.92 and 151.96 is: 227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.62 : 714.92 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.62/714.92 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.62x = 714.92 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.62x = 108,639.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,639.24/476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.94

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