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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.99, 710.19 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.99, 710.19 and 418.84 is: 627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.99 : 710.19 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.99/710.19 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.99x = 710.19 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.99x = 297,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,454.20/473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.56

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