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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.08, 709.80 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.08, 709.80 and 329.08 is: 493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.08 : 709.80 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.08/709.80 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.08x = 709.80 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.08x = 233,580.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,580.98/473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.75

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