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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.11, 705.89 and 453.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.11, 705.89 and 453.11 is: 678.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.11 : 705.89 = 453.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.11/705.89 = 453.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.11x = 705.89 × 453.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.11x = 319,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,840.02/471.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.91

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