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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.22, 708.57 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.22, 708.57 and 404.34 is: 605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.22 : 708.57 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.22/708.57 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.22x = 708.57 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.22x = 286,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,503.19/473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.43

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