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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.10, 715.63 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.10, 715.63 and 130.49 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.10 : 715.63 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.10/715.63 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.10x = 715.63 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.10x = 93,382.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,382.56/477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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