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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.43, 710.25 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.43, 710.25 and 439.68 is: 659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.43 : 710.25 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.43/710.25 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.43x = 710.25 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.43x = 312,280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,280.52/473.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.61

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