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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 716.56 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 716.56 and 135.63 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 716.56 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/716.56 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 716.56 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 97,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,187.03/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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