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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.93, 716.90 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.93, 716.90 and 392.25 is: 588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.93 : 716.90 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.93/716.90 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.93x = 716.90 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.93x = 281,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,202.06/477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.38

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