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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 708.46 and 407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 708.46 and 407.73 is: 610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 708.46 = 407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/708.46 = 407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 708.46 × 407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 288,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,858.35/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.26

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