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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.95, 716.43 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.95, 716.43 and 185.37 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.95 : 716.43 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.95/716.43 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.95x = 716.43 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.95x = 132,805.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,805.32/477.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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