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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.94, 710.67 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.94, 710.67 and 403.75 is: 606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.94 : 710.67 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.94/710.67 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.94x = 710.67 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.94x = 286,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,935.41/472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.71

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