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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.37, 716.50 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.37, 716.50 and 295.12 is: 442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.37 : 716.50 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.37/716.50 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.37x = 716.50 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.37x = 211,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,449.90/477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.95

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