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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.67, 708.18 and 386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.67, 708.18 and 386.54 is: 579.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.67 : 708.18 = 386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.67/708.18 = 386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.67x = 708.18 × 386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.67x = 273,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,739.90/472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.14

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