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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 716.75 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 716.75 and 261.02 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 716.75 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/716.75 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 716.75 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 187,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,089.10/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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