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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.48, 714.30 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.48, 714.30 and 412.84 is: 620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.48 : 714.30 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.48/714.30 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.48x = 714.30 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.48x = 294,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,891.61/475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.20

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