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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.89, 716.81 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.89, 716.81 and 135.89 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.89 : 716.81 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.89/716.81 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.89x = 716.81 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.89x = 97,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,406.63/477.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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