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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.95, 707.08 and 402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.95, 707.08 and 402.77 is: 603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.95 : 707.08 = 402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.95/707.08 = 402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.95x = 707.08 × 402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.95x = 284,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,786.07/471.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.43

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