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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.44, 716.80 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.44, 716.80 and 285.44 is: 428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.44 : 716.80 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.44/716.80 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.44x = 716.80 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.44x = 204,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,603.39/477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.54

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