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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.82, 715.70 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.82, 715.70 and 322.89 is: 483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.82 : 715.70 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.82/715.70 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.82x = 715.70 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.82x = 231,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,092.37/477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.64

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