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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 715.39 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 715.39 and 233.48 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 715.39 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/715.39 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 715.39 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 167,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,030.46/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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