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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.58, 708.88 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.58, 708.88 and 326.48 is: 488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.58 : 708.88 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.58/708.88 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.58x = 708.88 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.58x = 231,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,435.14/473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.69

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