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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 716.16 and 282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 716.16 and 282.93 is: 424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 716.16 = 282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/716.16 = 282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 716.16 × 282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 202,623.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,623.15/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.04

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