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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 716.76 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 716.76 and 437.76 is: 656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 716.76 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/716.76 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 716.76 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 313,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,768.86/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.64

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