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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.86, 711.39 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.86, 711.39 and 402.18 is: 603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.86 : 711.39 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.86/711.39 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.86x = 711.39 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.86x = 286,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,106.83/473.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.78

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