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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.61, 708.12 and 407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.61, 708.12 and 407.12 is: 611.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.61 : 708.12 = 407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.61/708.12 = 407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.61x = 708.12 × 407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.61x = 288,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,286.27/471.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.28

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