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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.74, 716.60 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.74, 716.60 and 153.12 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.74 : 716.60 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.74/716.60 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.74x = 716.60 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.74x = 109,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,725.79/477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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