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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 710.19 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 710.19 and 281.46 is: 421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 710.19 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/710.19 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 710.19 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 199,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,890.08/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.76

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