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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.48, 713.24 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.48, 713.24 and 422.04 is: 633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.48 : 713.24 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.48/713.24 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.48x = 713.24 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.48x = 301,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,015.81/475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.08

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