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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.08, 708.60 and 415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.08, 708.60 and 415.36 is: 622.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.08 : 708.60 = 415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.08/708.60 = 415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.08x = 708.60 × 415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.08x = 294,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,324.10/473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.14

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