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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 714.12 and 404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 714.12 and 404.80 is: 607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 714.12 = 404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/714.12 = 404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 714.12 × 404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 289,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,075.78/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.20

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