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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 712.10 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 712.10 and 416.18 is: 622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 712.10 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/712.10 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 712.10 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 296,361.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,361.78/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.45

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