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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.23, 709.98 and 278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.23, 709.98 and 278.11 is: 417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.23 : 709.98 = 278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.23/709.98 = 278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.23x = 709.98 × 278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.23x = 197,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,452.54/473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.24

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