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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 706.09 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 706.09 and 308.09 is: 462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 706.09 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/706.09 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 706.09 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 217,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,539.27/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.10

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