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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 715.91 and 294.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 715.91 and 294.55 is: 442.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 715.91 = 294.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/715.91 = 294.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 715.91 × 294.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 210,868.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,868.03/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.07

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