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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.55, 716.52 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.55, 716.52 and 153.01 is: 229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.55 : 716.52 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.55/716.52 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.55x = 716.52 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.55x = 109,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,631.14/477.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.57

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