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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.66, 714.12 and 407.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.66, 714.12 and 407.62 is: 611.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.66 : 714.12 = 407.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.66/714.12 = 407.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.66x = 714.12 × 407.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.66x = 291,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,089.59/475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.97

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