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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.42, 716.36 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.42, 716.36 and 281.96 is: 423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.42 : 716.36 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.42/716.36 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.42x = 716.36 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.42x = 201,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,984.87/477.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.08

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