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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.97, 716.11 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.97, 716.11 and 340.30 is: 509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.97 : 716.11 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.97/716.11 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.97x = 716.11 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.97x = 243,692.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,692.28/477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.85

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