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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.93, 709.80 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.93, 709.80 and 281.15 is: 421.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.93 : 709.80 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.93/709.80 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.93x = 709.80 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.93x = 199,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,556.72/473.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.07

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