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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.58, 709.47 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.58, 709.47 and 400.44 is: 599.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.58 : 709.47 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.58/709.47 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.58x = 709.47 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.58x = 284,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,100.17/473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.90

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