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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 715.32 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 715.32 and 472.32 is: 708.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 715.32 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/715.32 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 715.32 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 337,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,859.94/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.84

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