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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.10, 711.42 and 433.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.10, 711.42 and 433.79 is: 649.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.10 : 711.42 = 433.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.10/711.42 = 433.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.10x = 711.42 × 433.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.10x = 308,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,606.81/475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.56

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