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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 716.67 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 716.67 and 315.54 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 716.67 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/716.67 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 716.67 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 226,138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,138.05/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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