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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.93, 708.72 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.93, 708.72 and 415.02 is: 621.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.93 : 708.72 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.93/708.72 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.93x = 708.72 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.93x = 294,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,132.97/472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.94

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