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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 710.66 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 710.66 and 230.48 is: 345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 710.66 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/710.66 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 710.66 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 163,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,792.92/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.73

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