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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 711.84 and 402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 711.84 and 402.88 is: 602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 711.84 = 402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/711.84 = 402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 711.84 × 402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 286,786.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,786.10/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.69

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