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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.84, 710.84 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.84, 710.84 and 230.48 is: 345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.84 : 710.84 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.84/710.84 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.84x = 710.84 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.84x = 163,834.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,834.40/473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.76

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