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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.24, 710.04 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.24, 710.04 and 328.88 is: 493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.24 : 710.04 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.24/710.04 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.24x = 710.04 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.24x = 233,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,517.96/473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.45

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