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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.44, 708.71 and 465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.44, 708.71 and 465.02 is: 697.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.44 : 708.71 = 465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.44/708.71 = 465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.44x = 708.71 × 465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.44x = 329,564.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,564.32/472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.58

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