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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 714.89 and 282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 714.89 and 282.22 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 714.89 = 282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/714.89 = 282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 714.89 × 282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 201,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,755.17/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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