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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 715.83 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.68, 715.83 and 416.34 is: 625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.68 : 715.83 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.68/715.83 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.68x = 715.83 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.68x = 298,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,028.66/476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.22

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