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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 716.85 and 185.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 716.85 and 185.43 is: 278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 716.85 = 185.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/716.85 = 185.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 716.85 × 185.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 132,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,927.68/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.10

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