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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.95, 708.80 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.95, 708.80 and 364.23 is: 545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.95 : 708.80 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.95/708.80 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.95x = 708.80 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.95x = 258,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,164.40/472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.86

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