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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.27, 716.49 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.27, 716.49 and 315.27 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.27 : 716.49 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.27/716.49 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.27x = 716.49 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.27x = 225,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,887.80/477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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