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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 708.57 and 277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 708.57 and 277.71 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 708.57 = 277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/708.57 = 277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 708.57 × 277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 196,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,776.97/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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