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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 716.59 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 716.59 and 185.17 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 716.59 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/716.59 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 716.59 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 132,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,690.75/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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