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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.27, 709.90 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.27, 709.90 and 392.67 is: 589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.27 : 709.90 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.27/709.90 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.27x = 709.90 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.27x = 278,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,755.45/473.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.01

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