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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.17, 708.94 and 381.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.17, 708.94 and 381.91 is: 572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.17 : 708.94 = 381.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.17/708.94 = 381.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.17x = 708.94 × 381.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.17x = 270,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,751.28/473.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.21

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