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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.61, 709.62 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.61, 709.62 and 408.12 is: 612.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.61 : 709.62 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.61/709.62 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.61x = 709.62 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.61x = 289,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,610.11/472.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.79

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