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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.58, 713.97 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.58, 713.97 and 403.44 is: 604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.58 : 713.97 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.58/713.97 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.58x = 713.97 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.58x = 288,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,044.06/476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.40

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