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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.52, 716.26 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.52, 716.26 and 285 is: 427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.52 : 716.26 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.52/716.26 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.52x = 716.26 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.52x = 204,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,134.10/477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.49

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