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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.88, 716.20 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.88, 716.20 and 415.92 is: 623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.88 : 716.20 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.88/716.20 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.88x = 716.20 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.88x = 297,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,880.86/477.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.34

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