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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.71, 709.38 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.71, 709.38 and 328.17 is: 492.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.71 : 709.38 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.71/709.38 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.71x = 709.38 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.71x = 232,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,797.23/472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.47

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