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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 708.98 and 434.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 708.98 and 434.13 is: 651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 708.98 = 434.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/708.98 = 434.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 708.98 × 434.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 307,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,787.32/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.94

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