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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.66, 707.76 and 406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.66, 707.76 and 406.86 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.66 : 707.76 = 406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.66/707.76 = 406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.66x = 707.76 × 406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.66x = 287,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,959.23/471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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