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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.02, 715.06 and 414.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.02, 715.06 and 414.51 is: 622.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.02 : 715.06 = 414.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.02/715.06 = 414.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.02x = 715.06 × 414.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.02x = 296,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,399.52/476.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.66

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