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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 710.81 and 428.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 710.81 and 428.11 is: 643.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 710.81 = 428.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/710.81 = 428.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 710.81 × 428.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 304,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,304.87/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.27

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