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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 716.88 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 716.88 and 153.44 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 716.88 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/716.88 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 716.88 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 109,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,998.07/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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