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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.22, 711.61 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.22, 711.61 and 435.12 is: 651.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.22 : 711.61 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.22/711.61 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.22x = 711.61 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.22x = 309,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,637.21/475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.57

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