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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.38, 713.81 and 452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.38, 713.81 and 452.23 is: 679.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.38 : 713.81 = 452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.38/713.81 = 452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.38x = 713.81 × 452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.38x = 322,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,805.64/475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.05

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