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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.44, 708.06 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.44, 708.06 and 423.84 is: 635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.44 : 708.06 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.44/708.06 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.44x = 708.06 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.44x = 300,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,104.15/472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.22

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