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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.54, 719.85 and 396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.54, 719.85 and 396.90 is: 598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.54 : 719.85 = 396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.54/719.85 = 396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.54x = 719.85 × 396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.54x = 285,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,708.47/477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.29

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