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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 717.36 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 717.36 and 391.08 is: 587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 717.36 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/717.36 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 717.36 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 280,545.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,545.15/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.41

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