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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.18, 709.81 and 386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.18, 709.81 and 386.60 is: 579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.18 : 709.81 = 386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.18/709.81 = 386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.18x = 709.81 × 386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.18x = 274,408.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,408.03/473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.93

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