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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 711.64 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 711.64 and 440.48 is: 659.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 711.64 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/711.64 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 711.64 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 313,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,457.43/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.80

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