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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 709.14 and 386.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 709.14 and 386.35 is: 578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 709.14 = 386.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/709.14 = 386.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 709.14 × 386.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 273,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,976.24/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.30

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