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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.38, 713.79 and 414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.38, 713.79 and 414.90 is: 622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.38 : 713.79 = 414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.38/713.79 = 414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.38x = 713.79 × 414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.38x = 296,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,151.47/475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.98

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