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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 715.44 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 715.44 and 285.84 is: 428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 715.44 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/715.44 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 715.44 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 204,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,501.37/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.72

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