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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.05, 708.38 and 395.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.05, 708.38 and 395.83 is: 592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.05 : 708.38 = 395.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.05/708.38 = 395.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.05x = 708.38 × 395.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.05x = 280,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,392.53/473.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.73

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