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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.57, 716.52 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.57, 716.52 and 152.97 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.57 : 716.52 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.57/716.52 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.57x = 716.52 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.57x = 109,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,606.06/477.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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