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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 717.04 and 283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 717.04 and 283.16 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 717.04 = 283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/717.04 = 283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 717.04 × 283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 203,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,037.05/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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