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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.30, 710.21 and 469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.30, 710.21 and 469.58 is: 704.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.30 : 710.21 = 469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.30/710.21 = 469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.30x = 710.21 × 469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.30x = 333,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,494.51/473.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.62

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