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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 709.69 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 709.69 and 300.06 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 709.69 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/709.69 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 709.69 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 212,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,947.94/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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