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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.20, 714.64 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.20, 714.64 and 388.64 is: 582.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.20 : 714.64 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.20/714.64 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.20x = 714.64 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.20x = 277,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,737.69/477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.02

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