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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.24, 714.86 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.24, 714.86 and 284.76 is: 426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.24 : 714.86 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.24/714.86 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.24x = 714.86 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.24x = 203,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,563.53/477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.54

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