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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.91, 711.44 and 462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.91, 711.44 and 462.14 is: 693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.91 : 711.44 = 462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.91/711.44 = 462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.91x = 711.44 × 462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.91x = 328,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,779.01/473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.76

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