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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.67, 715.11 and 386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.67, 715.11 and 386.54 is: 578.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.67 : 715.11 = 386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.67/715.11 = 386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.67x = 715.11 × 386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.67x = 276,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,418.62/477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.68

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