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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 710.82 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 710.82 and 423.18 is: 633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 710.82 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/710.82 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 710.82 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 300,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,804.81/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.09

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