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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 715.98 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 715.98 and 152.77 is: 229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 715.98 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/715.98 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 715.98 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 109,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,381.73/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.01

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