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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.04, 708.60 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.04, 708.60 and 318.48 is: 477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.04 : 708.60 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.04/708.60 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.04x = 708.60 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.04x = 225,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,674.93/473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.07

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