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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.73, 715.52 and 409.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.73, 715.52 and 409.39 is: 613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.73 : 715.52 = 409.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.73/715.52 = 409.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.73x = 715.52 × 409.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.73x = 292,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,923.16/477.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.16

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