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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 709.46 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 709.46 and 376.28 is: 563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 709.46 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/709.46 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 709.46 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 266,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,950.18/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.65

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