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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.88, 708.06 and 436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.88, 708.06 and 436.36 is: 654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.88 : 708.06 = 436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.88/708.06 = 436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.88x = 708.06 × 436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.88x = 308,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,969.06/471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.76

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