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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.27, 715.77 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.27, 715.77 and 404.19 is: 606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.27 : 715.77 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.27/715.77 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.27x = 715.77 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.27x = 289,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,307.08/477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.17

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