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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.78, 716.06 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.78, 716.06 and 468.06 is: 701.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.78 : 716.06 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.78/716.06 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.78x = 716.06 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.78x = 335,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,156.70/477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.49

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