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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473, 708.12 and 308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473, 708.12 and 308.29 is: 461.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 708.12 = 308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/708.12 = 308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 708.12 × 308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 218,306.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,306.31/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.54

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