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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 707.74 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 707.74 and 414.72 is: 621.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 707.74 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/707.74 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 707.74 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 293,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,512.90/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.55

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