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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.60, 714.90 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.60, 714.90 and 404.60 is: 606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.60 : 714.90 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.60/714.90 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.60x = 714.90 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.60x = 289,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,248.54/476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.90

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