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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 709.65 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 709.65 and 327.30 is: 490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 709.65 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/709.65 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 709.65 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 232,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,268.45/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.95

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