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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 705.06 and 315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 705.06 and 315.69 is: 472.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 705.06 = 315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/705.06 = 315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 705.06 × 315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 222,580.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,580.39/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.57

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