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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.95, 714.59 and 405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.95, 714.59 and 405.64 is: 606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.95 : 714.59 = 405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.95/714.59 = 405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.95x = 714.59 × 405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.95x = 289,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,866.29/477.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.48

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