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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.95, 710.94 and 405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.95, 710.94 and 405.04 is: 607.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.95 : 710.94 = 405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.95/710.94 = 405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.95x = 710.94 × 405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.95x = 287,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,959.14/473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.57

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