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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.70, 710.46 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.70, 710.46 and 230.12 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.70 : 710.46 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.70/710.46 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.70x = 710.46 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.70x = 163,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,487.50/473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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