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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.48, 717.30 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.48, 717.30 and 414.84 is: 623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.48 : 717.30 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.48/717.30 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.48x = 717.30 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.48x = 297,564.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,564.73/477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.20

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