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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.03, 707.13 and 464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.03, 707.13 and 464.74 is: 696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.03 : 707.13 = 464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.03/707.13 = 464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.03x = 707.13 × 464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.03x = 328,629.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,629.83/472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.21

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