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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.68, 711.12 and 401.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.68, 711.12 and 401.98 is: 603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.68 : 711.12 = 401.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.68/711.12 = 401.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.68x = 711.12 × 401.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.68x = 285,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,856.02/473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.48

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