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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.12, 704.96 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.12, 704.96 and 416.40 is: 623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.12 : 704.96 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.12/704.96 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.12x = 704.96 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.12x = 293,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,545.34/471.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.08

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