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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 718.54 and 437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.68, 718.54 and 437.19 is: 659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.68 : 718.54 = 437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.68/718.54 = 437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.68x = 718.54 × 437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.68x = 314,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,138.50/476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.01

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