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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 714.06 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 714.06 and 354.72 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 714.06 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/714.06 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 714.06 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 253,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,291.36/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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