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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 715.23 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 715.23 and 429.12 is: 642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 715.23 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/715.23 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 715.23 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 306,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,919.50/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.47

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