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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.17, 707.43 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.17, 707.43 and 386.04 is: 578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.17 : 707.43 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.17/707.43 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.17x = 707.43 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.17x = 273,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,096.28/472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.39

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