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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.63, 707.85 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.63, 707.85 and 402.78 is: 604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.63 : 707.85 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.63/707.85 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.63x = 707.85 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.63x = 285,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,107.82/471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.52

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