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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 707.04 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 707.04 and 428.16 is: 642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 707.04 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/707.04 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 707.04 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 302,726.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,726.25/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.24

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