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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.09, 708.72 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.09, 708.72 and 386.52 is: 579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.09 : 708.72 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.09/708.72 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.09x = 708.72 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.09x = 273,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,934.94/473.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.03

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