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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.47, 715.97 and 404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.47, 715.97 and 404.11 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.47 : 715.97 = 404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.47/715.97 = 404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.47x = 715.97 × 404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.47x = 289,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,332.54/477.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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