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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 716.06 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 716.06 and 323.36 is: 485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 716.06 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/716.06 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 716.06 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 231,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,545.16/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.26

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