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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.96, 708.80 and 400.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.96, 708.80 and 400.96 is: 600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.96 : 708.80 = 400.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.96/708.80 = 400.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.96x = 708.80 × 400.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.96x = 284,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,200.45/472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.90

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