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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 715.37 and 401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 715.37 and 401.07 is: 600.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 715.37 = 401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/715.37 = 401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 715.37 × 401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 286,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,911.44/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.21

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