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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.53, 709.38 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.53, 709.38 and 386.96 is: 579.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.53 : 709.38 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.53/709.38 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.53x = 709.38 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.53x = 274,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,498.94/473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.69

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