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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 716.51 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 716.51 and 231.02 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 716.51 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/716.51 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 716.51 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 165,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,523.40/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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