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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 716.04 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 716.04 and 233.79 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 716.04 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/716.04 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 716.04 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 167,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,402.99/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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