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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.04, 714.48 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.04, 714.48 and 220 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.04 : 714.48 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.04/714.48 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.04x = 714.48 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.04x = 157,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,185.60/477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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