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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.76, 709.34 and 328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.76, 709.34 and 328.71 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.76 : 709.34 = 328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.76/709.34 = 328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.76x = 709.34 × 328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.76x = 233,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,165.51/472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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