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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.92, 712.26 and 430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.92, 712.26 and 430.98 is: 645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.92 : 712.26 = 430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.92/712.26 = 430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.92x = 712.26 × 430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.92x = 306,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,969.81/475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.00

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