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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 716.57 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 716.57 and 233.91 is: 351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 716.57 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/716.57 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 716.57 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 167,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,611.72/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.45

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