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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.82, 709.08 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.82, 709.08 and 326.88 is: 489.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.82 : 709.08 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.82/709.08 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.82x = 709.08 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.82x = 231,784.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,784.07/473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.18

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