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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.95, 716.51 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.95, 716.51 and 234.34 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.95 : 716.51 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.95/716.51 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.95x = 716.51 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.95x = 167,905.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,905.75/477.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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