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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.96, 709.80 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.96, 709.80 and 328.88 is: 493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.96 : 709.80 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.96/709.80 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.96x = 709.80 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.96x = 233,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,439.02/472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.57

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