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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.40, 713.12 and 437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.40, 713.12 and 437.34 is: 656.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.40 : 713.12 = 437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.40/713.12 = 437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.40x = 713.12 × 437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.40x = 311,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,875.90/475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.03

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