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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 715.76 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 715.76 and 323.40 is: 485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 715.76 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/715.76 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 715.76 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 231,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,475.17/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.09

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