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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.62, 717.11 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.62, 717.11 and 305.38 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.62 : 717.11 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.62/717.11 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.62x = 717.11 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.62x = 218,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,991.05/477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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