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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.83, 716.90 and 331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.83, 716.90 and 331.73 is: 497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.83 : 716.90 = 331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.83/716.90 = 331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.83x = 716.90 × 331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.83x = 237,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,817.24/477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.70

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