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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 708.86 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 708.86 and 267.46 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 708.86 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/708.86 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 708.86 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 189,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,591.70/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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