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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.82, 716.62 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.82, 716.62 and 185.22 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.82 : 716.62 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.82/716.62 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.82x = 716.62 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.82x = 132,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,732.36/477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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