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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.62, 706.75 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.62, 706.75 and 308.22 is: 462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.62 : 706.75 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.62/706.75 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.62x = 706.75 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.62x = 217,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,834.49/470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.87

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