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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 713.79 and 431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 713.79 and 431.19 is: 645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 713.79 = 431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/713.79 = 431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 713.79 × 431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 307,779.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,779.11/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.48

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