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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.57, 717.52 and 391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.57, 717.52 and 391.47 is: 588.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.57 : 717.52 = 391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.57/717.52 = 391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.57x = 717.52 × 391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.57x = 280,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,887.55/477.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.16

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