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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.05, 716.03 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.05, 716.03 and 314.84 is: 472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.05 : 716.03 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.05/716.03 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.05x = 716.03 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.05x = 225,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,434.89/477.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.56

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