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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 714.48 and 400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 714.48 and 400.74 is: 599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 714.48 = 400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/714.48 = 400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 714.48 × 400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 286,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,320.72/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.50

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