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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 711.04 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 711.04 and 422.24 is: 633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 711.04 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/711.04 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 711.04 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 300,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,229.35/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.47

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