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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 715.77 and 396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 715.77 and 396.45 is: 594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 715.77 = 396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/715.77 = 396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 715.77 × 396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 283,767.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,767.02/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.00

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