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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 715.53 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 715.53 and 152.35 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 715.53 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/715.53 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 715.53 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 109,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,009.21/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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