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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.23, 709.24 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.23, 709.24 and 415.72 is: 623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.23 : 709.24 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.23/709.24 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.23x = 709.24 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.23x = 294,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,845.25/473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.05

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