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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.71, 714.11 and 448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.71, 714.11 and 448.71 is: 673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.71 : 714.11 = 448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.71/714.11 = 448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.71x = 714.11 × 448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.71x = 320,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,426.05/475.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.57

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