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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.44, 703.82 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.44, 703.82 and 415.72 is: 621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.44 : 703.82 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.44/703.82 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.44x = 703.82 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.44x = 292,592.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,592.05/470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.95

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