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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 708.45 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 708.45 and 380.14 is: 569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 708.45 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/708.45 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 708.45 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 269,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,310.18/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.21

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