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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.68, 716.45 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.68, 716.45 and 153 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.68 : 716.45 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.68/716.45 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.68x = 716.45 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.68x = 109,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,616.09/477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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