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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.64, 716.56 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.64, 716.56 and 282.72 is: 424.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.64 : 716.56 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.64/716.56 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.64x = 716.56 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.64x = 202,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,585.84/477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.14

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