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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.29, 715.91 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.29, 715.91 and 152.63 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.29 : 715.91 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.29/715.91 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.29x = 715.91 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.29x = 109,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,265.00/477.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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