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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.86, 758.62 and 473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.86, 758.62 and 473.06 is: 709.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.86 : 758.62 = 473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.86/758.62 = 473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.86x = 758.62 × 473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.86x = 358,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,872.78/505.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.43

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