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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 712.08 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 712.08 and 283.68 is: 424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 712.08 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/712.08 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 712.08 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 202,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,002.85/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.66

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