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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 706.38 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 706.38 and 436.92 is: 653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 706.38 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/706.38 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 706.38 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 308,631.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,631.55/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.69

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