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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.21, 715.92 and 282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.21, 715.92 and 282.14 is: 423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.21 : 715.92 = 282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.21/715.92 = 282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.21x = 715.92 × 282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.21x = 201,989.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,989.67/477.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.27

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