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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.73, 711.71 and 279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.73, 711.71 and 279.23 is: 419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.73 : 711.71 = 279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.73/711.71 = 279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.73x = 711.71 × 279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.73x = 198,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,725.83/473.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.49

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