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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.40, 710.10 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.40, 710.10 and 439.65 is: 659.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.40 : 710.10 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.40/710.10 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.40x = 710.10 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.40x = 312,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,195.47/473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.48

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