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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.03, 708.46 and 450.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.03, 708.46 and 450.71 is: 675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.03 : 708.46 = 450.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.03/708.46 = 450.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.03x = 708.46 × 450.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.03x = 319,310.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,310.01/473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.03

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