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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 710.79 and 460.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 710.79 and 460.41 is: 691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 710.79 = 460.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/710.79 = 460.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 710.79 × 460.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 327,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,254.82/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.72

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