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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.59, 715.96 and 384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.59, 715.96 and 384.88 is: 576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.59 : 715.96 = 384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.59/715.96 = 384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.59x = 715.96 × 384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.59x = 275,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,558.83/477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.98

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