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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.88, 707.06 and 473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.88, 707.06 and 473.44 is: 704.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.88 : 707.06 = 473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.88/707.06 = 473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.88x = 707.06 × 473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.88x = 334,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,750.49/474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.92

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