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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.46, 715.92 and 436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.46, 715.92 and 436.69 is: 654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.46 : 715.92 = 436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.46/715.92 = 436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.46x = 715.92 × 436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.46x = 312,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,635.10/477.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.79

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