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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.19, 709.26 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.19, 709.26 and 308.44 is: 462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.19 : 709.26 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.19/709.26 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.19x = 709.26 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.19x = 218,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,764.15/473.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.32

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