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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.70, 708.24 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.70, 708.24 and 400.88 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.70 : 708.24 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.70/708.24 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.70x = 708.24 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.70x = 283,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,919.25/472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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