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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.99, 711.99 and 446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.99, 711.99 and 446.24 is: 670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.99 : 711.99 = 446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.99/711.99 = 446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.99x = 711.99 × 446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.99x = 317,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,720.20/473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.32

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