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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 706.37 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 706.37 and 436.96 is: 652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 706.37 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/706.37 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 706.37 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 308,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,655.44/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.11

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