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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 708.72 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 708.72 and 326.82 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 708.72 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/708.72 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 708.72 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 231,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,623.87/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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