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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.11, 715.71 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.11, 715.71 and 130.46 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.11 : 715.71 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.11/715.71 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.11x = 715.71 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.11x = 93,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,370.87/477.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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