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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 715.64 and 416.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 715.64 and 416.21 is: 624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 715.64 = 416.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/715.64 = 416.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 715.64 × 416.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 297,850.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,850.87/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.48

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