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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.88, 708.32 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.88, 708.32 and 467.68 is: 697.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.88 : 708.32 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.88/708.32 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.88x = 708.32 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.88x = 331,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,267.10/474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.58

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