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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.35, 716.03 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.35, 716.03 and 152.72 is: 229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.35 : 716.03 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.35/716.03 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.35x = 716.03 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.35x = 109,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,347.76/477.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.07

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