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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.67, 709.61 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.67, 709.61 and 400.98 is: 601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.67 : 709.61 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.67/709.61 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.67x = 709.61 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.67x = 284,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,539.42/472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.98

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