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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 714.88 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 714.88 and 404.22 is: 605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 714.88 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/714.88 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 714.88 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 288,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,968.79/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.96

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