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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 708.96 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 708.96 and 329.28 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 708.96 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/708.96 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 708.96 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 233,446.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,446.35/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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