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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 716.65 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 716.65 and 153.29 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 716.65 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/716.65 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 716.65 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 109,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,856.69/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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