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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 716.56 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 716.56 and 153.08 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 716.56 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/716.56 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 716.56 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 109,691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,691.00/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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