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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 708.84 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 708.84 and 450.96 is: 675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 708.84 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/708.84 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 708.84 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 319,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,658.49/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.41

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