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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473, 709.48 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473, 709.48 and 126.30 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 709.48 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/709.48 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 709.48 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 89,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,607.32/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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