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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.12, 710.52 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.12, 710.52 and 329.12 is: 494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.12 : 710.52 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.12/710.52 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.12x = 710.52 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.12x = 233,846.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,846.34/473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.26

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