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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.90, 708.03 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.90, 708.03 and 429.60 is: 643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.90 : 708.03 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.90/708.03 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.90x = 708.03 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.90x = 304,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,169.69/472.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.20

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