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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.88, 707.63 and 387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.88, 707.63 and 387.39 is: 578.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.88 : 707.63 = 387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.88/707.63 = 387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.88x = 707.63 × 387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.88x = 274,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,126.85/473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.47

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