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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.97, 716.95 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.97, 716.95 and 153.34 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.97 : 716.95 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.97/716.95 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.97x = 716.95 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.97x = 109,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,935.51/477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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