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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.47, 709.29 and 376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.47, 709.29 and 376.15 is: 563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.47 : 709.29 = 376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.47/709.29 = 376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.47x = 709.29 × 376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.47x = 266,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,799.43/473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.50

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