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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 714.33 and 415.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 714.33 and 415.34 is: 623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 714.33 = 415.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/714.33 = 415.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 714.33 × 415.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 296,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,684.17/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.71

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