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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.07, 709.60 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.07, 709.60 and 280.11 is: 420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.07 : 709.60 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.07/709.60 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.07x = 709.60 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.07x = 198,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,762.51/473.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.16

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