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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.12, 709 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.12, 709 and 326.72 is: 489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.12 : 709 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.12/709 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.12x = 709 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.12x = 231,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,644.48/473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.61

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