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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.39, 711.55 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.39, 711.55 and 430.48 is: 644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.39 : 711.55 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.39/711.55 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.39x = 711.55 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.39x = 306,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,308.04/475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.33

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