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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.03, 709.07 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.03, 709.07 and 328.44 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.03 : 709.07 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.03/709.07 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.03x = 709.07 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.03x = 232,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,886.95/473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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