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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.86, 716.99 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.86, 716.99 and 295.34 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.86 : 716.99 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.86/716.99 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.86x = 716.99 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.86x = 211,750.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,750.76/477.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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