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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 715.49 and 386.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 715.49 and 386.79 is: 579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 715.49 = 386.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/715.49 = 386.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 715.49 × 386.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 276,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,744.38/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.06

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