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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.78, 714.56 and 467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.78, 714.56 and 467.06 is: 699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.78 : 714.56 = 467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.78/714.56 = 467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.78x = 714.56 × 467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.78x = 333,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,742.39/476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.99

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