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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 716.70 and 315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 716.70 and 315.26 is: 473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 716.70 = 315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/716.70 = 315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 716.70 × 315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 225,946.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,946.84/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.43

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