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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.77, 716.43 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.77, 716.43 and 153.05 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.77 : 716.43 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.77/716.43 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.77x = 716.43 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.77x = 109,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,649.61/477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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