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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.80, 716.72 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.80, 716.72 and 285 is: 427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.80 : 716.72 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.80/716.72 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.80x = 716.72 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.80x = 204,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,265.20/477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.51

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