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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 716.55 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 716.55 and 283.30 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 716.55 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/716.55 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 716.55 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 202,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,998.62/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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