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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.47, 706.28 and 406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.47, 706.28 and 406.46 is: 608.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.47 : 706.28 = 406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.47/706.28 = 406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.47x = 706.28 × 406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.47x = 287,074.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,074.30/471.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.90

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