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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.18, 795.96 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.18, 795.96 and 473.40 is: 709.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.18 : 795.96 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.18/795.96 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.18x = 795.96 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.18x = 376,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,807.46/531.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.38

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