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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.50, 716.85 and 283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.50, 716.85 and 283.40 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.50 : 716.85 = 283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.50/716.85 = 283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.50x = 716.85 × 283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.50x = 203,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,154.39/477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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