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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.10, 715.65 and 433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.10, 715.65 and 433.90 is: 650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.10 : 715.65 = 433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.10/715.65 = 433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.10x = 715.65 × 433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.10x = 310,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,520.54/477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.85

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