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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.71, 714.78 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.71, 714.78 and 282.78 is: 423.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.71 : 714.78 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.71/714.78 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.71x = 714.78 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.71x = 202,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,125.49/477.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.11

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