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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.34, 716.24 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.34, 716.24 and 331.54 is: 497.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.34 : 716.24 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.34/716.24 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.34x = 716.24 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.34x = 237,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,465.28/477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.47

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