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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.17, 705.74 and 416.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.17, 705.74 and 416.49 is: 623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.17 : 705.74 = 416.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.17/705.74 = 416.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.17x = 705.74 × 416.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.17x = 293,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,931.57/471.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.84

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