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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 715.72 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 715.72 and 295.68 is: 443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 715.72 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/715.72 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 715.72 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 211,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,624.09/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.51

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