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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 710.91 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 710.91 and 230.27 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 710.91 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/710.91 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 710.91 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 163,697.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,697.69/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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