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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.41, 707.12 and 410.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.41, 707.12 and 410.59 is: 615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.41 : 707.12 = 410.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.41/707.12 = 410.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.41x = 707.12 × 410.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.41x = 290,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,330.81/471.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.88

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