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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 709.68 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 709.68 and 436.92 is: 652.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 709.68 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/709.68 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 709.68 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 310,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,073.39/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.18

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