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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 716.12 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 716.12 and 423.84 is: 635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 716.12 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/716.12 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 716.12 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 303,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,520.30/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.19

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