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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 708.99 and 357.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 708.99 and 357.63 is: 535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 708.99 = 357.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/708.99 = 357.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 708.99 × 357.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 253,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,556.09/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.45

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