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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.40, 716.06 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.40, 716.06 and 152.74 is: 229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.40 : 716.06 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.40/716.06 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.40x = 716.06 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.40x = 109,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,371.00/477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.10

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