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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.84, 707.91 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.84, 707.91 and 364.84 is: 546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.84 : 707.91 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.84/707.91 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.84x = 707.91 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.84x = 258,273.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,273.88/472.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.22

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