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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.98, 715.18 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.98, 715.18 and 283.08 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.98 : 715.18 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.98/715.18 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.98x = 715.18 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.98x = 202,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,453.15/477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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