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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 710.62 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 710.62 and 376.54 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 710.62 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/710.62 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 710.62 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 267,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,576.85/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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