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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 715.66 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 715.66 and 401.16 is: 600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 715.66 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/715.66 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 715.66 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 287,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,094.17/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.99

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