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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.15, 715.03 and 468.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.15, 715.03 and 468.86 is: 704.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.15 : 715.03 = 468.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.15/715.03 = 468.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.15x = 715.03 × 468.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.15x = 335,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,244.22/476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.08

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