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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 713.48 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 713.48 and 373.05 is: 558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 713.48 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/713.48 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 713.48 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 266,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,161.85/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.83

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