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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.12, 712.14 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.12, 712.14 and 464.32 is: 695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.12 : 712.14 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.12/712.14 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.12x = 712.14 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.12x = 330,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,660.84/475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.95

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