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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.61, 716.53 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.61, 716.53 and 148.54 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.61 : 716.53 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.61/716.53 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.61x = 716.53 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.61x = 106,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,433.37/477.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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