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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.09, 708.27 and 431.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.09, 708.27 and 431.38 is: 647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.09 : 708.27 = 431.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.09/708.27 = 431.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.09x = 708.27 × 431.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.09x = 305,533.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,533.51/472.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.19

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