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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 707.38 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 707.38 and 423.06 is: 633.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 707.38 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/707.38 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 707.38 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 299,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,264.18/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.93

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