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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 716.14 and 355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 716.14 and 355.83 is: 533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 716.14 = 355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/716.14 = 355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 716.14 × 355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 254,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,821.86/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.51

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