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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 706.32 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 706.32 and 308.16 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 706.32 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/706.32 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 706.32 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 217,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,659.57/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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