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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.56, 716.62 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.56, 716.62 and 323.58 is: 485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.56 : 716.62 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.56/716.62 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.56x = 716.62 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.56x = 231,883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,883.90/477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.56

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