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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.20, 714 and 399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.20, 714 and 399.44 is: 597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.20 : 714 = 399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.20/714 = 399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.20x = 714 × 399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.20x = 285,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,200.16/477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.65

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