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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.66, 710.76 and 408.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.66, 710.76 and 408.86 is: 613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.66 : 710.76 = 408.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.66/710.76 = 408.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.66x = 710.76 × 408.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.66x = 290,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,601.33/473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.52

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