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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.71, 716.57 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.71, 716.57 and 416.96 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.71 : 716.57 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.71/716.57 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.71x = 716.57 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.71x = 298,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,781.03/477.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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