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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 714.84 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 714.84 and 291.94 is: 437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 714.84 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/714.84 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 714.84 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 208,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,689.15/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.02

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