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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 709.67 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 709.67 and 363.84 is: 545.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 709.67 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/709.67 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 709.67 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 258,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,204.51/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.11

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