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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 713.64 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 713.64 and 467.52 is: 701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 713.64 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/713.64 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 713.64 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 333,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,640.97/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.40

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