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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 709.96 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 709.96 and 280.50 is: 420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 709.96 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/709.96 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 709.96 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 199,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,143.78/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.77

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