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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.29, 716.85 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.29, 716.85 and 295.04 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.29 : 716.85 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.29/716.85 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.29x = 716.85 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.29x = 211,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,501.22/477.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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