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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 709.14 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 709.14 and 278.24 is: 417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 709.14 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/709.14 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 709.14 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 197,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,307.57/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.03

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