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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 710.94 and 400.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 710.94 and 400.08 is: 596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 710.94 = 400.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/710.94 = 400.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 710.94 × 400.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 284,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,432.88/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.75

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