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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 715.69 and 467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 715.69 and 467.81 is: 701.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 715.69 = 467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/715.69 = 467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 715.69 × 467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 334,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,804.60/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.12

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