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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.83, 716.18 and 340.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.83, 716.18 and 340.91 is: 510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.83 : 716.18 = 340.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.83/716.18 = 340.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.83x = 716.18 × 340.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.83x = 244,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,150.32/477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.95

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