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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.05, 715.64 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.05, 715.64 and 152.46 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.05 : 715.64 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.05/715.64 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.05x = 715.64 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.05x = 109,105.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,105.71/477.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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