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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 707.04 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 707.04 and 410.40 is: 616.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 707.04 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/707.04 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 707.04 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 290,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,169.22/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.23

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