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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 707.01 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 707.01 and 265.86 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 707.01 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/707.01 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 707.01 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 187,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,965.68/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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