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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.73, 716.22 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.73, 716.22 and 282.24 is: 424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.73 : 716.22 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.73/716.22 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.73x = 716.22 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.73x = 202,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,145.93/476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.03

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