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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.74, 716.76 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.74, 716.76 and 234.28 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.74 : 716.76 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.74/716.76 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.74x = 716.76 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.74x = 167,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,922.53/477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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