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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 711.84 and 452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 711.84 and 452.96 is: 678.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 711.84 = 452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/711.84 = 452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 711.84 × 452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 322,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,435.05/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.41

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