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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.71, 716.56 and 399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.71, 716.56 and 399.80 is: 599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.71 : 716.56 = 399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.71/716.56 = 399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.71x = 716.56 × 399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.71x = 286,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,480.69/477.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.70

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