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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.75, 716.49 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.75, 716.49 and 153.03 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.75 : 716.49 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.75/716.49 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.75x = 716.49 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.75x = 109,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,644.46/477.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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