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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 703.86 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 703.86 and 422.96 is: 636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 703.86 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/703.86 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 703.86 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 297,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,704.63/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.50

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