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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.69, 710.62 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.69, 710.62 and 239.45 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.69 : 710.62 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.69/710.62 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.69x = 710.62 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.69x = 170,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,153.81/473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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