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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 716.31 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 716.31 and 130.98 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 716.31 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/716.31 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 716.31 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 93,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,820.49/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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