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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 716.28 and 404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 716.28 and 404.92 is: 607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 716.28 = 404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/716.28 = 404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 716.28 × 404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 290,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,036.10/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.84

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