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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 716.54 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.01, 716.54 and 404.03 is: 606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 716.54 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/716.54 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 716.54 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 289,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,506.46/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.92

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