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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472, 708.81 and 429.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472, 708.81 and 429.07 is: 644.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 708.81 = 429.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/708.81 = 429.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 708.81 × 429.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 304,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,129.11/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.34

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