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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.99, 710.38 and 468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.99, 710.38 and 468.83 is: 702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.99 : 710.38 = 468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.99/710.38 = 468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.99x = 710.38 × 468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.99x = 333,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,048.06/473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.64

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