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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.11, 710.48 and 435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.11, 710.48 and 435.13 is: 653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.11 : 710.48 = 435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.11/710.48 = 435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.11x = 710.48 × 435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.11x = 309,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,151.16/473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.44

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