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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.43, 708.09 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.43, 708.09 and 277.97 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.43 : 708.09 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.43/708.09 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.43x = 708.09 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.43x = 196,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,824.24/473.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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