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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.09, 708.81 and 456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.09, 708.81 and 456.08 is: 683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.09 : 708.81 = 456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.09/708.81 = 456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.09x = 708.81 × 456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.09x = 323,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,270.52/473.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.32

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