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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.99, 708.40 and 456.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.99, 708.40 and 456.79 is: 684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.99 : 708.40 = 456.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.99/708.40 = 456.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.99x = 708.40 × 456.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.99x = 323,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,590.04/472.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.14

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