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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.17, 708.93 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.17, 708.93 and 387.04 is: 579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.17 : 708.93 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.17/708.93 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.17x = 708.93 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.17x = 274,384.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,384.27/473.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.89

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