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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 703.91 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 703.91 and 414.56 is: 618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 703.91 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/703.91 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 703.91 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 291,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,807.34/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.29

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