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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.81, 716.22 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.81, 716.22 and 323.75 is: 485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.81 : 716.22 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.81/716.22 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.81x = 716.22 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.81x = 231,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,876.23/477.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.29

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