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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 716.85 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 716.85 and 153.26 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 716.85 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/716.85 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 716.85 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 109,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,860.85/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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