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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.70, 708 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.70, 708 and 364.38 is: 544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.70 : 708 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.70/708 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.70x = 708 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.70x = 257,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,981.04/473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.61

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