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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.85, 716.64 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.85, 716.64 and 230.98 is: 346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.85 : 716.64 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.85/716.64 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.85x = 716.64 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.85x = 165,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,529.51/477.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.40

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