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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.85, 716.78 and 262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.85, 716.78 and 262.79 is: 394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.85 : 716.78 = 262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.85/716.78 = 262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.85x = 716.78 × 262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.85x = 188,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,362.62/477.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.19

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