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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.70, 714.17 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.70, 714.17 and 400.16 is: 599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.70 : 714.17 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.70/714.17 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.70x = 714.17 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.70x = 285,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,776.70/476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.49

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