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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.27, 710.48 and 408.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.27, 710.48 and 408.69 is: 613.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.27 : 710.48 = 408.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.27/710.48 = 408.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.27x = 710.48 × 408.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.27x = 290,367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,367.09/473.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.54

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