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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.72, 708.96 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.72, 708.96 and 462.92 is: 692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.72 : 708.96 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.72/708.96 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.72x = 708.96 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.72x = 328,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,191.76/473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.80

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