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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.27, 708.41 and 403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.27, 708.41 and 403.36 is: 605.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.27 : 708.41 = 403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.27/708.41 = 403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.27x = 708.41 × 403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.27x = 285,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,744.26/472.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.04

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