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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.09, 716.31 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.09, 716.31 and 233.69 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.09 : 716.31 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.09/716.31 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.09x = 716.31 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.09x = 167,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,390.90/477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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