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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 705.59 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 705.59 and 403.65 is: 602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 705.59 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/705.59 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 705.59 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 284,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,809.39/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.24

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