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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.37, 708.57 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.37, 708.57 and 418.68 is: 626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.37 : 708.57 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.37/708.57 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.37x = 708.57 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.37x = 296,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,664.09/473.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.71

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