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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 716.53 and 152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 716.53 and 152.95 is: 229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 716.53 = 152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/716.53 = 152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 716.53 × 152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 109,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,589.68/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.43

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