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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 709.44 and 382.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 709.44 and 382.72 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 709.44 = 382.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/709.44 = 382.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 709.44 × 382.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 271,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,516.88/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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