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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.95, 708.82 and 364.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.95, 708.82 and 364.51 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.95 : 708.82 = 364.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.95/708.82 = 364.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.95x = 708.82 × 364.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.95x = 258,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,371.95/472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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