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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.58, 716.34 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.58, 716.34 and 152.92 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.58 : 716.34 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.58/716.34 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.58x = 716.34 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.58x = 109,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,542.71/477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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