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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.12, 709.17 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.12, 709.17 and 308.38 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.12 : 709.17 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.12/709.17 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.12x = 709.17 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.12x = 218,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,693.84/473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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