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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.18, 712.16 and 436.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.18, 712.16 and 436.30 is: 653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.18 : 712.16 = 436.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.18/712.16 = 436.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.18x = 712.16 × 436.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.18x = 310,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,715.41/475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.89

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