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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.70, 708.42 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.70, 708.42 and 363.98 is: 545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.70 : 708.42 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.70/708.42 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.70x = 708.42 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.70x = 257,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,850.71/472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.48

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