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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.68, 708.90 and 418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.68, 708.90 and 418.60 is: 626.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.68 : 708.90 = 418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.68/708.90 = 418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.68x = 708.90 × 418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.68x = 296,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,745.54/473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.47

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