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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.96, 709.68 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.96, 709.68 and 328.16 is: 491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.96 : 709.68 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.96/709.68 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.96x = 709.68 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.96x = 232,888.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,888.59/473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.37

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