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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.07, 706.41 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.07, 706.41 and 386.57 is: 577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.07 : 706.41 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.07/706.41 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.07x = 706.41 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.07x = 273,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,075.95/473.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.25

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