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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.24, 715.20 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.24, 715.20 and 322.92 is: 483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.24 : 715.20 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.24/715.20 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.24x = 715.20 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.24x = 230,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,952.38/477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.93

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