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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.47, 707.79 and 375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.47, 707.79 and 375.15 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.47 : 707.79 = 375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.47/707.79 = 375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.47x = 707.79 × 375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.47x = 265,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,527.42/472.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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