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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.02, 710.56 and 411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.02, 710.56 and 411.51 is: 618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.02 : 710.56 = 411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.02/710.56 = 411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.02x = 710.56 × 411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.02x = 292,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,402.55/473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.16

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