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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.68, 716.37 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.68, 716.37 and 316.22 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.68 : 716.37 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.68/716.37 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.68x = 716.37 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.68x = 226,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,530.52/477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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