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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.83, 715.82 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.83, 715.82 and 323.49 is: 484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.83 : 715.82 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.83/715.82 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.83x = 715.82 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.83x = 231,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,557.03/477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.61

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