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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.41, 707.67 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.41, 707.67 and 438.66 is: 657.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.41 : 707.67 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.41/707.67 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.41x = 707.67 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.41x = 310,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,426.52/472.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.11

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