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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.73, 647.99 and 407.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.73, 647.99 and 407.69 is: 561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.73 : 647.99 = 407.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.73/647.99 = 407.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.73x = 647.99 × 407.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.73x = 264,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,173.76/470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.20

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